How to start a furniture store

You can launch a furniture shop for under $100. Grab a free curb find, add $10 of paint, and list it on Asherfield.

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Quick money snapshot

Stage	What you spend*
First flip	$10 – $100 for paint & tools
Five-flip cycle	Reinvest profits—still cash-light
Add LLC	$132 average filing fee
Add a website	$10 domain • $19/mo Shopify

*Numbers from Hostinger, LLC University, and Shopify.

Check our used-furniture buyers directory for steady supply. Or scout curb-side clean-ups the night before trash day.

Basic kit: sander, drill, brush, small paint tin—around $20–$50.

Our marketplace shows your flip to local shoppers, handles questions, and lets you keep most of the sale price.

Use money from flip #1 to buy flip #2. Repeat. Each sale funds the next upgrade—no debt.

Visit Asherfield Notes to learn quick wins like “curved sofas” or “boho dressers.” Watch what styles move fastest on your listings.

File once you clear steady profit. The average fee is $132 and gives liability protection.

When flips grow, claim a $10 domain and connect Shopify’s $19 plan for extra reach.

Source → fix → list → sell → reinvest. Each loop grows cash and skill without big risk.

Start tiny, flip for profit, list on Asherfield, and stack wins—one piece funds the next.

How cheap can I start? Many flippers spend under $100 on tools and paint.
Where do I find pieces? Check our buyers directory and local bulk-trash nights.
When do I need an LLC? After steady sales; filing costs about $132.
How do I learn more? Read tutorials in Asherfield Notes.
How fast will my item sell? Local buyers see it on Asherfield the same day you list.